Sticker cars, Palma closing sale, and Transforma deadline

I'd seen those cars decorated with giant candy labels, dollar bills and whatnot, but I thought they were a kind of advertisement. Then I read Times-Picayune reporter Katy Reckdahl's story in November, where I found out they were a form of personal expression. In other words: Art. As art critic, I'd like to see the wrapped cars, talk to the artist/owners, and give the public a close-up look. If you own a sticker car, or know someone who does, get in touch.

Call Doug MacCash at (504) 826-3481.

Palma sale

Palma Gallery at 828 Howard Ave. near Lee Circle will close for good on June 14. Until then, owner Tony Clesi will display and offer for sale his collection of works by artists Genti Korini, Frances Swigart, Matteo Neivert and David Scott Smith. To see a video of Smith's March show click here. A sale preview takes place Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Call (504) 598-2276

Grant deadline Monday

The folks at Transforma Projects describe themselves as "a collective of artists and creative professionals formed after Hurricane Katrina as a means of supporting, nurturing and celebrating creative practices that impact the social and physical environment." Over the next two years they will be distributing $45,000 in grants to artists/performers engaged in community projects. Applications for the first round of $500 to $2500 grants are due Monday at the Transforma office in the Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. For guidelines and applications, go to www.transformaprojects.org.